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H273 BGX

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,640 mi
Last recorded108,640 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 104,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade deteriated nut still clears the screen

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade deteriated nut still clears the screen

Pass 21 May 2014 92,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 90,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 87,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 87,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 85,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 83,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 78,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 74,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 74,978 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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H273 BGX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H273 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H273 BGX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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